Group Financial Controller/Director

Robert Walters

Saudi Arabia

Ref: NP316-1192

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking for a group financial controller for our client. They are a large publicly listed company in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be qualified accountant with 10-15 years of demonstrated previous experience in a senior financial controlling role liaising and influencing Board of Directors with international/ regional exposure, ideally with a public listed Retail/FMCG company.

Job Description:

* Ensure group financial targets are being followed up & embedded in all business unit plans
* Ensure the Company's compliance with financial and legal regulations by ensuring the group is updated with the latest regulations
* Provide overall direction for new ventures relevant to the Financial arena by carrying out financial analysis with the support of investment departments for ventures
* Make financial recommendations to the group CFO on financial reports and special analysis to ensure business goals
* Review Group funding requirements, and arrange for any borrowing requirements by reviewing and challenging long term requirements of the operating company
* Assist the Group CFO in preparing for Board & Shareholder reports by providing analysis & explanations on financial indicators & elements to ensure the Board & Shareholders / Regulatory authorities are fully aware of any significant items

Requirements

Qualification:

* B.Sc. in Finance or Accountancy
* Chartered Accountant or Management Accountant
* With 10-15 years post qualification experience at a senior-level
* Must come from a retail/FMCG publicly-listed company
* Proficient in both Arabic and English
* Saudi Nationals preferred

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.

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Financial Controller salaries in Saudi Arabia

Average monthly compensation
SAR 14,500

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